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Thoothukudi salt pans turn into a haven for water birds amidst heavy rainf
Updated : 2 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The city's suburban area is attracting various species of water birds, and the number of small fish, insects, and other aquatic organisms has skyrocketed. Usually, such sights of water birds feeding in large numbers in salt pans are rare. However, the conditions created by this year's hea
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Tamil Nadu: Rare Sighting of Black-headed Ibis seen in Thoothukudi salt pa
Updated : 4 months, 1 week ago IST
The Black-headed Ibis, characterised by its elegant white plumage, black head, and long curved beak, is listed as a "Near Threatened" species in Asia. It is predominantly found in wetlands, riverbanks and salt pans, where it feeds on fish, insects and other small aquatic creatures.
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Art Life Gallery Hosts Inaugural Exhibition by 11-Year-Old Prodigy Rudrans
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Noida (Uttar Pradesh) [India], December 24: The Art Life Gallery, a vibrant cultural space in Noida known for promoting emerging talent, was abuzz with excitement as it hosted the inaugural art exhibition of Rudransh Saxena, an 11-year-old prodigy whose work left audiences in awe. Featuring
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Nature reserves not parks or pastures: Sharjah Ruler
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In a call to the "Direct Line" programme, Sheikh Sultan explained that reserves provide a safe haven for endangered species, including birds, insects, and reptiles, and public access could compromise their safety
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Protesters claim to have released maggots at US hotel hosting Israel deleg
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
Ahead of a US Congress address by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a pro-Palestinian group has claimed to have let loose maggots and other insects at the Watergate hotel in Washington, DC, where some of the Israeli delegation are staying, the New York Post reported.
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Study identifies nematode species that protect crops without pesticides
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers have identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects.
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Study finds nematode species that protect crops without pesticides
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers identified a microscopic worm species that infects and kills insects.
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Research reveals how jellyfish regenerate functional tentacles in days
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
Cladonema, a jellyfish about the size of a pinkie nail, can regenerate an amputated tentacle in two to three days - but how? Across animals, including salamanders and insects, regenerating functional tissue is dependent on the ability to generate a blastema, a clump of undifferentiated cells
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Social media helping to protect biodiversity: Study
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Nature photographers using social media to post their work are helping enhance biodiversity conservation mapping in South Asia and the concept has the potential to spread globally, according to a study
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Study reveals what new mothers and cockroaches have in common
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers are investigating the dramatic morphological changes that some insects undergo when they give birth to live young. This involves weakening their immune systems to accommodate kids, which certain insects and humans share. Understanding how these systems function can aid in the dev
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Study reveals what new moms, roaches have in common
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Researchers are looking into the significant morphological changes that some insects go through when they give birth to live young.
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Midas Introduces 'Laxman Rekhaa': A Unique Herbal Insect Repellent Spray N
Updated : 2 years, 4 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 20: Getting rid of disease-causing insects, in a safe and effective manner, has always been a problem. Now, Midas Hygiene, reputed for manufacturing home and personal care products, has rolled out Laxman Rekhaa, an unique herbal insect repellent spray, i
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